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OVERVIEW Gauley River Forest is a great timber investment and recreational value with frontage on the Gauley River and Twentymile Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Timber trails on the property make for great recreational activities. Excellent fishing available on nearby rivers and lakes. Less than a 30 minute drive to the New River Gorge National Park and Gauley River National Recreation Area. ATTRIBUTES AND HIGHLIGHTS 272.59+/- acre multi-use parcel suitable for recreation and timber investment being sold as surface only The mineral rights may be purchased for an additional price, either together with the surface or separately 4 rivers and two lakes are within a 30-minute drive or less. These include the New River, Gauley River, Elk River, Kanawha River 3,000 acre Summersville Lake and 250 acre Hawks Nest Lake Close proximity to National and State Parks, Wildlife Management Areas and National Forest properties 4,450 feet of frontage on Turnpike Road, WV39 and Gauley River 10 minutes to Gauley Bridge, confluence of the Gauley and New Rives that form the Kanawha River Just under an hour's drive to Charleston, the State Capitol and WV's largest metro area and jet service Amazing resident wildlife population rich in diversity and ever changing Fur bearing - deer, black bear, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, raccoon, fox, chipmunk, opossum Area winged wildlife includes Neotropical songbirds, turkey, grouse, eagles, herons, hawks, owls, ravens, king fishers, ravens, crows, and hummingbirds Dynamic forest with some old growth trees estimated to be 150-200 years old Forest soaks up tons of Carbon Dioxide and produces tons of life-giving oxygen Convenient to I-64, I-77, I-79, US-60 and jet airports State and County-maintained roads for superior access High percentage of commercially - operable ground supporting forestry and outdoor recreation Perfect for shooting sports, ATV riding, horseback riding, hiking, camping, hunting and nature viewing Elevations range from 695′ to 1750′ Potential conservation value Low population density, little or no light pollution Nearby rivers and lakes are ideal for swimming, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, tubing, snorkeling, paddle boarding and windsurfing Great fishing is found in the lakes and rivers. Species include small and large mouth bass, crappie, catfish, muskie, walleye, pike and bluegill LOCATION Google Coordinates: N 38.232975, W -81.185089 Address: Turnpike Rd (WV39), Belva, WV 26656 (WV does not have 911 address' for properties without a residence) Elevation Range: 695′ to 1750′ MINERAL RESOURCES West Virginia is one of the states in the US that has two separate ownership titles; those being SURFACE RIGHTS and MINERAL RIGHTS. The SURFACE RIGHTS are intact and will convey with the property. MINERAL RIGHTS are NOT conveyed with this listing, but may be purchased for a negotiated purchase, either combined with the Surface Rights or separately. BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY The property is being sold by the boundary and not the acre. ACCESS/FRONTAGE The property starts approximately 0.5 mile east of intersection of WV16 and WV39 at Belva, West Virginia on WV Route 39 Turnpike Road. The tract is on north side of WV39 for 0.8 mile with very limited access to roadway. The Twentymile Creek section of the property may be accessed on County Route (CR) 20/21 (20 Mile Creek Road). The property starts approximately 0.3 mile east of intersection of WV16 and CR16/3 on both sides of CR 20/21. County Route 16/3 starts in Fayette County, after crossing into Nicholas County the route number changes to CR20/21. UTILITIES Water: Public Water along WV39 Sewer: Private septic tank may be installed Electricity: Along WV39 and County Route 20/21 Telephone: Along WV39 and County Route 20/21 Internet: Available through telephone and satellite companies Cellphone Coverage: very good on higher elevations of property, poor to none along lower elevations |
